Proxy
ReadyAPI can send requests through a proxy or directly. You can quickly enable or disable the proxy from the ReadyAPI toolbar.
Proxy toggle
The toggle at the top of the ReadyAPI window turns the proxy on or off. Click the toggle to enable or disable the proxy, then select the option you need from the drop-down list.
To change the proxy type (automatic or manual), open the Preferences dialog, select Proxy and configure the needed settings.
Proxy Options
To configure the proxy options:
Click Preferences on the ReadyAPI toolbar.
In the ReadyAPI Preferences dialog, in the Network section, select Proxy and configure the necessary options.
The table below describes the available options:
Option | Description |
|---|---|
Proxy | Specifies the proxy type used by ReadyAPI. The available options are:
|
Type | Specifies the proxy type:
Important notes:
|
Host | The HTTP Proxy host to use. It is active only if Manual is selected in the Proxy option. |
Port | The HTTP Proxy port to use. It is active only if Manual is selected in the Proxy option. |
Excludes | A comma-separated list of hosts to exclude. For example, It is active only if Manual is selected in the Proxy option. |
Username | The user name for proxy authorization. |
Password | The password for proxy authorization. |
Important
You can turn the proxy on or off while keeping the settings intact.